Welding Supervisor (Starship Mechanisms)

SpaceX
California
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 110,000 - 140,000 annuallyFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Attention to detail","Adaptability","Safety focus"]

Oversee two shifts in the Starship main sheet metal and assembly build center, leading a team of ~30 welders and technicians to produce large stainless-steel structures. Drive safety, quality, efficiency, and uptime through maintenance schedules, tooling/supply management, and improvement plans. Recruit and develop talent, monitor labor and utilization, report quality/efficiency metrics, and organize multi-shift deliverables to keep downstream integration fed at rising launch rates.

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Welding Supervisor (Starship Mechanisms)

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Job Summary

Oversee two shifts in the Starship main sheet metal and assembly build center, leading a team of ~30 welders and technicians to produce large stainless-steel structures. Drive safety, quality, efficiency, and uptime through maintenance schedules, tooling/supply management, and improvement plans. Recruit and develop talent, monitor labor and utilization, report quality/efficiency metrics, and organize multi-shift deliverables to keep downstream integration fed at rising launch rates.
Location: California
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee two shifts producing large stainless-steel structures for Starship orbital and interplanetary variants.
  • •Recruit, retain, and lead a team of ~30 welders and technicians, including performance management.
  • •Monitor labor hours and overtime and implement improvement plans to increase output.
  • •Report efficiency/utilization and quality metrics; help identify and fix root causes of workmanship issues.
  • •Implement machine maintenance schedules and organize multi-shift work/deliverables to ensure downstream integration is fed.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 110,000 - 140,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kPaid Parental

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • •2+ years of experience in a leadership position.
  • •Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience in assembly or production in aviation, aerospace, or military.
  • •Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
  • •Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed, stand for extended periods (8 hours min), and travel up to 5%.
Experience:2+ yearsAerospace manufacturingAviationMilitary
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationAttention to detailAdaptabilitySafety focus
Tech Stack:GTAWGMAWLaser weldingAWS D1.1AWS D1.6AWS D17.1AWS D1.2Lean manufacturingKaizenSix SigmaDesign for ManufacturabilityFailure mode effects analysisFMEA

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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